Bam2015 Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 Hello All, I have the opportunity to participate in a pit firing (this is my second pit fire) and wondering if anyone can provide some tips on how to maximize reds, blues & greens. I've done a good amount of research, read articles, watched YouTube videos, but would appreciate input from this community of potters. I am thinking about using an aluminum saggar for some of my pots and some of the usual additives, banana peels, dried seaweed, copper, Miracle Gro, etc. And is there a way to add graphics and ensure that they will survive the firing? Thanks! Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 About the only thing I can think of to add graphics that will stay would be to add decals or underglaze/slip at the usual leather hard/green stage and bisque it on before the pit fire. It won’t guarantee the ash and other stuff won’t mute or blur them, but that could look pretty cool. I didn’t do enough pit firing to be able to dial in specific colours, so someone else is going to have to weight in on that part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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